About Wymore Lake #1801
The Wymore Lake splits off the Wilson Mesa Trail (#1800) about .5 of a mile from the Morapos Trailhead. It heads east and parallels Morapos Creek then climbs a ridge and rejoins the Wilson Mesa Trail (#1800) after 2.9 miles.
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Wymore Lake #1801
Hamilton, Colorado · Rio Blanco County · Facility
The Wymore Lake splits off the Wilson Mesa Trail (#1800) about .5 of a mile from the Morapos Trailhead. It heads east and parallels Morapos Creek then climbs a ridge and rejoins the Wilson Mesa Trail (#1800) after 2.9 miles.
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Weather at Wymore Lake #1801
Live forecast for the park. Plan your visit accordingly.
Today
Drizzle
49°/38°
💧 13%🌬 19mph
↑ 5:43 AM ↓ 8:32 PM
Sun
Overcast
60°/38°
💧 1%🌬 18mph
↑ 5:43 AM ↓ 8:32 PM
Mon
Overcast
69°/42°
💧 1%🌬 22mph
↑ 5:42 AM ↓ 8:33 PM
Tue
Overcast
72°/46°
💧 2%🌬 17mph
↑ 5:42 AM ↓ 8:34 PM
Wed
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71°/45°
💧 4%🌬 11mph
↑ 5:42 AM ↓ 8:34 PM
Forecast data © Open-Meteo. Refreshed every 6 hours. Always check the most recent forecast before heading out.
How to Get There
The Morapos Trailhead is located 46 miles north of Meeker, CO. Drive north out of Meeker on Colorado Highway 13 for 34 miles to the Morapos Creek Road junction. Turn right and continue 12 miles to the forest boundary. The Morapos Trailhead campground is .25 past the boundary.
Driving directions (Google Maps) →Plan Your Visit to Wymore Lake #1801
Heading to Wymore Lake #1801? A few things to know before you go:
- Reservations: popular sites fill up fast — check Recreation.gov 6 months in advance
- Fees: day-use and camping fees vary; check current rates on the official park page
- Trash & pack-out: follow Leave No Trace principles
- Wildlife: store food in bear boxes where provided; never feed wildlife
- Weather: the 5-day forecast above is updated every 6 hours; verify just before you go
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